Emergency Housing/Shelters
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Housing & Housing Help
Emergency Housing/Shelters
There are two Emergency Shelters available for those experiencing domestic violence who need a safe place to stay. Please note that Emergency Housing is an Emergency Shelter. Unfortunately, there are no ‘Emergency’ apartments available for those leaving domestic violence situations.
YWCA Peterborough Haliburton
- Crisis Line
- Emergency Shelter
- Counselling
- Support & Referrals
- Safety Planning
Serving: Those at risk of being abused
Region: Peterborough City & County, Haliburton
Phone: 1-800-461-7656
Text: 705-991-0110
Website: https://ywcapeterborough.org
YWCA
Provides programs, support and advocacy for women and families who want to live free from violence, poverty and oppression as they build their desired futures.
Services: START Program, Crossroads Shelter, Haliburton Emergency Rural SafeSpace (HERS), 24 Hour Crisis Line, family court support, programming, referrals and more.
Anishnaabe Kwewag Gamig Inc.
- Crisis Line
- Emergency Shelter
- Counselling
- Support & Referrals
- Indigenous Services
Serving: Those 16+ affected by sexual violence and harm
Region: Northumberland and area
Crisis Line: 1-905-352-3708
Other Phone: 1-800-388-5171
Website: https://akgshelter.ca
AKG Inc
Is a temporary emergency shelter offering shelter, support and safety for Indigenous and non-Indigenous women and their children who are victims of abuse or violence.
Services: 24-hour crisis line, shelter, advocacy, housing assistance, and more.
Housing Help
These organizations offer housing assistance.
Community Counselling and Resource Centre
- Housing Help
- Counselling
Serving: Adults and people with disabilities needing support
Region: Peterborough and area, Northumberland County (counselling only)
Phone: (705) 743-2272
Website: https://www.ccrc-ptbo.com/
CCRC
CCRC offers counselling, support, and resources to assist with personal well-being and access to housing, related financial management and connection with community.
Services: Professional Counselling, Housing Resource Centre, Community Services Orders, Employee Assistance Program.
Elizabeth Fry Society
- Housing Help
- Counselling
- Court Support
- Support & Referrals
Serving: Women who are before the courts, incarcerated, or at risk of criminalization
Region: Peterborough and Area
Phone: (705) 749-6809
Website: https://efryptbo.org/
EFry Peterborough
EFry advocates and provides services for women who have been criminalized or imprisoned, as well as those at risk of becoming criminalized.
Services: advocacy, justice services, community programs, peer programs, Housing programs, community outreach.
Peterborough Housing Corporation
- Housing
- Housing Help
Serving: Singles, Seniors and families
Region: Peterborough (County of)
Phone: (705) 742-0439
Toll Free: 1 (833) 824-4687
Website: https://ptbohousingcorp.ca/
PHC
Provides and maintains quality, affordable housing in a safe, healthy and secure environment.
Services: Community housing, Rent supplement programs, and Housing Partnerships
Social Services – City of Peterborough
- Housing Help
- Help for Parents & Children
Serving: Singles, Seniors and families
Region: Peterborough and Peterborough County
Phone: (705) 748-8830
Toll Free: 1 (855) 738-3755
After Hours Emergencies: (705) 926-0096
Website: https://www.peterborough.ca/en/city-services/social-services.aspx
Social Services – City of Peterborough
Offer various community services to community members to help people discover new ways to move forward.
Services: Ontario Works, Emergency Assistance, The Housing Stability Fund, Children’s Services, and Housing and Shelter.